A thermometer containing 7.7 g of mercury has broken. If mercury has a density of 13.6 g/mL, what volume spilled?

Question

Chemistry 

Answer 1

Hi Krysilen,

 

Let's begin by defining an equation, which describes the meaning of the term "Density":

    Density = Mass / Unit Volume

 

The problem gives us the Mass of spilled Mercury and the Density of Mercury:

    Mass = 7.7 g

    Density = 13.6 g / ml

 

So we have two known values and are asked to calculate the third value, volume (V),  using our equation for Density:

    Density = Mass / Unit Volume

    13.6 = 7.7 / V

    (V)(13.6) = (V)(7.7 / V)

    (V)(13.6) = 7.7

              V  = 7.7 / 13.6

     V = 0.566 ml. (Volume of spilled Mercury)

 

Thanks for submitting this problem and glad to help.

 

God bless, Jordan.